Potted Sago No Fronds Just Pups. What Do I Do With Trunk?

Question

What do I do with an outdoor potted sago that has no fronds and a foot long trunk and new pups

Answer 1

Is the trunk soft? If so it probably has trunk rot. Insect infestation can cause fronds to drop. It is important to discover why your sago lost its fronds. This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm

If the sago does not look like it will survive, you can start more trees through the pups. Here is how:

https://ucanr.edu/blog/under-solano-sun/article/sago-saga